Iris Browser

Thought I'd download the new Iris browser for RISC OS but find it does
not work on v4.39.

If you are running 4.39 then you are using a machine that is too old and
slow to run Iris.

So can I simply upgrade to RISC OS 5 and if so where from?

And RO5 would be a downgrade on that machine.
Bryan.

Thanks for letting me know it doesn't work on RISC OS 5, I could not see
anywhere on reading about Iris that it only worked on RISC OS 5 even on
the https://www.riscosdev.com/ website nor on PlingStore.

Disappointingly I have waisted money on a purchase due to lack of
information and unlikely to get a refund and if that is the case at
least I have supported development for the £49.00.

Regards

Stephen

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s***@btinternet.com

2021-12-05 18:30:14 UTC

Thought I'd download the new Iris browser for RISC OS but find it does
not work on v4.39.

If you are running 4.39 then you are using a machine that is too old and
slow to run Iris.

So can I simply upgrade to RISC OS 5 and if so where from?

And RO5 would be a downgrade on that machine.
Bryan.

Thanks for letting me know it doesn't work on RISC OS 5, I could not see
anywhere on reading about Iris that it only worked on RISC OS 5 even on
the https://www.riscosdev.com/ website nor on PlingStore.
Disappointingly I have waisted money on a purchase due to lack of
information and unlikely to get a refund and if that is the case at
least I have supported development for the £49.00.

Iris does work on RISC OS 5, Iris is much more modern web browser and
needs lots of memory and as fast a processor ideally as possible.
You could always get yourself a Raspberry Pi 4 which of course can run
RISC OS 5 and Iris.
Is there a special reason why you are still with RISC OS 4.39 ?

I tried 5 on this RPC and didn't like it. Given an RPC is going to have
limitions anyway, 4.39 is OK with it.

I am wondering if Rcomp can help supply a suitable computer as their
website shows various options that look appealing?
However I can't work out witch on their site would be the fastest
machine for me.
Any recommendations?

Stephen

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Paul Sprangers

2021-12-05 19:07:37 UTC

Post by s***@btinternet.com
I am wondering if Rcomp can help supply a suitable computer as their
website shows various options that look appealing? However I can't work
out witch on their site would be the fastest machine for me. Any
recommendations?

As far as I know, their 4té is currently the fastest. And if not, it's
still amazingly bloody fast. I bought one, so I speak from experience.

Kind regards,
Paul

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http://www.riscos.sprie.nl

s***@btinternet.com

2021-12-06 18:57:05 UTC

As far as I know, their 4té is currently the fastest. And if not, it's
still amazingly bloody fast. I bought one, so I speak from experience.
Kind regards,
Paul

I have been comparing the 4té and the FOURTress but can't make my mind
up.

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Kevin Wells

2021-12-06 22:43:01 UTC

As far as I know, their 4té is currently the fastest. And if not, it's
still amazingly bloody fast. I bought one, so I speak from experience.
Kind regards,
Paul

I have been comparing the 4té and the FOURTress but can't make my mind
up.

Toss a coin.

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Kev Wells
http://kevsoft.co.uk/ https://ko-fi.com/kevsoft
carpe cervisium
But it's " Thin red line of 'eroes " when the drums begin to roll

Stuart

2021-12-07 08:46:16 UTC

As far as I know, their 4té is currently the fastest. And if not, it's
still amazingly bloody fast. I bought one, so I speak from experience.
Kind regards,
Paul

I have been comparing the 4té and the FOURTress but can't make my mind
up.

Personally I went for the Fourtress because it was less expensive, better
specified and looked better

--
Stuart Winsor

Tools With A Mission
sending tools across the world
http://www.twam.co.uk/

Richard Ashbery

2021-12-07 12:42:28 UTC

Post by s***@btinternet.com
I have been comparing the 4té and the FOURTress but can't make my
mind up.

Personally I went for the Fourtress because it was less expensive,
better specified and looked better

Sorry this is nothing to do with Iris but I notice the Fourtress has 2
full sized HDMI ports - can the Raspberry Pi inside drive 2 separate
monitors (or one monitor and an overhead projector) under RISC OS?

Richard

Chris Hughes

2021-12-07 13:38:54 UTC

Post by Richard Ashbery

Post by s***@btinternet.com
I have been comparing the 4té and the FOURTress but can't make my
mind up.

Personally I went for the Fourtress because it was less expensive,
better specified and looked better

I don't think so, at least not with RISC OS at this time.

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Chris Hughes

Richard Ashbery

2021-12-07 15:30:11 UTC

Post by Chris Hughes

Post by Richard Ashbery

Post by s***@btinternet.com
I have been comparing the 4té and the FOURTress but can't make
my mind up.

Personally I went for the Fourtress because it was less
expensive, better specified and looked better

Sorry this is nothing to do with Iris but I notice the Fourtress
has 2 full sized HDMI ports - can the Raspberry Pi inside drive 2
separate monitors (or one monitor and an overhead projector)
under RISC OS?

I don't think so, at least not with RISC OS at this time.

That's a shame but thanks for getting back Chris. It would save me
from having to use a separate splitter box.

Richard

Rob Heaton

2021-12-06 22:04:43 UTC

As far as I know, their 4té is currently the fastest. And if not, it's
still amazingly bloody fast. I bought one, so I speak from experience.
Kind regards,
Paul

I have been comparing the 4té and the FOURTress but can't make my mind
up.

I don't have any experience with the 4té, but I can certainly recommend
the FOURTress, also I've found the support from RISCOSbits first class.

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Rob Heaton

s***@btinternet.com

2021-12-07 19:47:13 UTC

Post by Rob Heaton

As far as I know, their 4té is currently the fastest. And if not, it's
still amazingly bloody fast. I bought one, so I speak from experience.
Kind regards,
Paul

I have been comparing the 4té and the FOURTress but can't make my mind
up.

I don't have any experience with the 4té, but I can certainly recommend
the FOURTress, also I've found the support from RISCOSbits first class.

I have decided to go for the FOURTress

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Stuart

2021-12-05 21:48:59 UTC

Post by s***@btinternet.com
I am wondering if Rcomp can help supply a suitable computer as their
website shows various options that look appealing?
However I can't work out witch on their site would be the fastest
machine for me.
Any recommendations?

https://www.riscosbits.co.uk/computers.htm

I have a FOURTress

--
Stuart Winsor

Tools With A Mission
sending tools across the world
http://www.twam.co.uk/

s***@btinternet.com

2021-12-06 18:57:41 UTC

Post by s***@btinternet.com
I am wondering if Rcomp can help supply a suitable computer as their
website shows various options that look appealing?
However I can't work out witch on their site would be the fastest
machine for me.
Any recommendations?

https://www.riscosbits.co.uk/computers.htm
I have a FOURTress

Looks promising thanks.

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s***@btinternet.com

2021-12-05 17:59:44 UTC

Thought I'd download the new Iris browser for RISC OS but find it does
not work on v4.39.

If you are running 4.39 then you are using a machine that is too old and
slow to run Iris.

So can I simply upgrade to RISC OS 5 and if so where from?

And RO5 would be a downgrade on that machine.
Bryan.

Thanks for letting me know it doesn't work on RISC OS 5, I could not see
anywhere on reading about Iris that it only worked on RISC OS 5 even on
the https://www.riscosdev.com/ website nor on PlingStore.
Disappointingly I have waisted money on a purchase due to lack of
information and unlikely to get a refund and if that is the case at
least I have supported development for the £49.00.

I use Virtual Acorn on a laptop with 4.39 and not aware of another OS
working on it.
Does a pi offer a similar setup as I thought it was just a box that
allows RISC OS to work in it?

Stephen
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druck

2021-12-06 21:14:58 UTC

Post by s***@btinternet.com
I use Virtual Acorn on a laptop with 4.39 and not aware of another OS
working on it.

In which case you don't need Iris, use the one of the many browsers
which run on your machine's native OS.

Post by s***@btinternet.com
Does a pi offer a similar setup as I thought it was just a box that
allows RISC OS to work in it?

A Pi allows you to run RISC OS without having to spend 90% of your time
looking after the OS needed to run Virtual Acorn.

---druck

s***@btinternet.com

2021-12-07 19:46:29 UTC

Post by druck

Post by s***@btinternet.com
I use Virtual Acorn on a laptop with 4.39 and not aware of another OS
working on it.

In which case you don't need Iris, use the one of the many browsers
which run on your machine's native OS.

Post by s***@btinternet.com
Does a pi offer a similar setup as I thought it was just a box that
allows RISC OS to work in it?

A Pi allows you to run RISC OS without having to spend 90% of your time
looking after the OS needed to run Virtual Acorn.
---druck

Okay thanks
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Theo

2021-12-05 22:06:30 UTC

Post by s***@btinternet.com
Thanks for letting me know it doesn't work on RISC OS 5, I could not see
anywhere on reading about Iris that it only worked on RISC OS 5 even on
the https://www.riscosdev.com/ website nor on PlingStore.

I don't think it's restricted to RISC OS 5 per se, but I believe it's
compiled with VFP which is only available on machines from the last 15 years
or so - and those machines all happen to require RISC OS 5.

Post by s***@btinternet.com
Disappointingly I have waisted money on a purchase due to lack of
information and unlikely to get a refund and if that is the case at
least I have supported development for the £49.00.

You could always ask Andrew from RComp, as I'm sure he would be
understanding.

Theo

s***@btinternet.com

2021-12-06 18:59:51 UTC

Post by Theo

You could always ask Andrew from RComp, as I'm sure he would be
understanding.
Theo

I've decided to purchase one of the pre mentioned machines after
Christmas, just need to decide, so I'll keep Iris as I'll need it on the
new machine.

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Bryan Hogan

2021-12-07 03:40:56 UTC